Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley, beating Newcastle United to his signature. The 22-year-old, who originally left the Etihad for Turf Moor in 2023, rejoins on a long-term contract, committing to a five-year deal with an option for an additional season.
Manchester City officials were reportedly left incredulous after the Premier League approached them with an unexpected request: to collaborate on content with Conor Moore, a comedian known for his satirical sketches that often target the Cityzens and their manager Pep Guardiola. The timing and subject of the proposal left many at the Etihad Stadium shocked, especially as the club remains embroiled in an unresolved legal dispute with the league over 115 alleged financial breaches.
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Having secured a return to his boyhood club, the new arrival from Burnley hasn't come to the Etihad to sit on the bench
Everton are reportedly exploring a surprise loan move for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and believe they hold a key advantage over rivals West Ham and Napoli in the race. The England international is open to leaving City, and the Toffees are hoping to strike a 'premium' loan deal as they prepare for a new chapter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium under new ownership.
Newcastle United are reportedly in talks with Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after missing out on Burnley's James Trafford.
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have secured Farid Alfa-Ruprecht, another promising young talent from England’s Manchester City academy system.
Pep Guardiola has emphatically claimed that it is "over" for him at Barcelona, with a professional return to Catalonia being ruled out.
